Virtual reality technology software developer VR Education has agreed a deal with the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama for use of its Apollo 11 VR experience.
The US Space and Rocket Center is one of the top aviation and aerospace museums in the US and Alabama's top paid tourist attraction.
The Apollo 11 VR experience, which will open in June, is being brought in to the centre to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and will allow visitors the opportunity to experience the moon landing within a virtual reality.
The Waterford-based company, which is focused on the education sector, also said today that Apollo 11 VR has been chosen by Facebook as part of the Oculus Anywhere Programme.
David Whelan, CEO of VR Education, said the company was delighted to be working with the US Space and Rocket Center where this year they are expecting over one million visitors to walk through their doors.
"The Center has given us a prime location within the museum where visitors can participate in the Apollo 11 VR experience," he said.
"It is fantastic to be working with the US Space and Rocket Center, which has major plans for the promotion of this experience to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing," he added.
